Donor Matching Funds Announced!

A generous donor has offered to match all contributions dollar-for-dollar for the next $10,000 raised, doubling the impact of your donation and helping us reach our fundraising goal faster.

$17,360 of $60,000 raised

Walter Block Succumbs to the Fake China Threat

Walter Block Succumbs to the Fake China Threat

There are those who will say that what follows is “piling on,” or “nitpicking,” or perhaps any number of other things. It is, however, at bottom a simple matter of defending a principle and of defending the truth. And while it gives me no pleasure to write the following, such circumstances as to be described (finally) compelled me to it. Libertarians across the internet have, of late, been treated to a veritable war of words between giants of the libertarian intellectual community. On one side, Walter Block, author of many worthy books and articles criticizing, especially, state policing of...

read more
The Continuing Farce of the U.S. Tariff War

The Continuing Farce of the U.S. Tariff War

In recent years, American politics has been mired in a narrative of fear and suspicion surrounding China—a narrative perpetuated by successive administrations, defined by nothing so much as speculation and hysteria, and which has fueled the production of a plethora of counterproductive protectionist policies. The latest move by the Joe Biden administration to impose steep tariffs on Chinese imports, including electric vehicle (EV) batteries, computer chips, and medical products, is just another chapter in this saga. The damaging consequences of such policies touch not only tensions with...

read more
Conflicts of Interest, Fearmongering, and Data Control Under the Guise of National Security

Conflicts of Interest, Fearmongering, and Data Control Under the Guise of National Security

In a recent article in The Washington Post, their spotlight falls on a group of tech billionaires, former government officials, and industry advisers who have orchestrated a campaign against TikTok, culminating in calls for its ban or forced sale. This concerted effort, under the guise of national security and American nationalism, raises serious concerns about conflicts of interest, fear-mongering tactics, and the true motivations behind their actions. First and foremost, the article sheds light on the alarming, if predictable, prevalence of conflicts of interest within this group. Led by...

read more
We’ve Always Known Standing Armies Are a Threat to Liberty

We’ve Always Known Standing Armies Are a Threat to Liberty

Thomas Gordon's A Discourse of Standing Armies; shewing the Folly, Uselessness, and Danger of Standing Armies in Great Britain, published in 1722, is a significant piece of literature in the canon of classical liberalism, critiquing the presence and role of standing armies in the governance of states. Gordon's discourse delves into the historical context of standing armies, drawing lessons from the English Civil War and the subsequent Glorious Revolution. Here, Gordon's chief points and argument are summarized, and the significance of his discourse in the context of the British and later...

read more
Recalling Rothbard’s Epic Destruction of Nozick

Recalling Rothbard’s Epic Destruction of Nozick

In the annals of libertarian political philosophy, Murray N. Rothbard stands as a towering figure, known for his uncompromising advocacy of anarchism and his sharp critiques of statist ideologies. One of his most notable engagements was with the work of Robert Nozick, particularly his seminal book, Anarchy, State, and Utopia. While Nozick's work aimed to provide a justification for the minimal state, Rothbard dissected and ultimately dismantled Nozick's arguments with precision and rigor. At the heart of Nozick's thesis lies the concept of the minimal state, a government that exists solely...

read more
Embracing Deflation

Embracing Deflation

In recent years, the specter of inflation has loomed large over the global economy, fueled by unprecedented monetary stimulus measures and supply chain disruptions. As prices have surged, concerns about the erosion of purchasing power and the threat of runaway inflation have dominated headlines. However, amidst this backdrop, an alternative perspective emerges—one that challenges orthodox opinion and suggests that deflation may, in fact, offer a path to economic stability and prosperity. Over the past four years, the United States has witnessed a staggering 20% increase in the general price...

read more
Embracing Hayek’s Wisdom: The Paramountcy of Choice in Currency

Embracing Hayek’s Wisdom: The Paramountcy of Choice in Currency

In an era marked by economic uncertainty and inflation, the insights of Friedrich Hayek, the renowned Austrian economist, resonate more strongly than ever. Hayek's essay, "Choice in Currency: A Way to Stop Inflation," offers a compelling argument for the denationalization of money, advocating a system that allows individuals the freedom to choose their own currencies. This concept, rooted in Hayek's broader philosophy of spontaneous order, holds significant relevance in addressing contemporary inflationary challenges. Hayek's advocacy for choice in currency stemmed from his recognition of...

read more
The Fed and the Fight for 2%

The Fed and the Fight for 2%

Last week, Jerome Powell & Co. met to issue an immediate decision regarding the status of the federal funds rate for March, and to provide some insight into the trajectory of monetary policy for the rest of 2024 and into 2025. As with the past few inflation readings, with January, February, and March showing inflation ticking up and underlying inflationary pressures remaining strong, talk continues to surround the Fed’s “level of confidence” whether the time is right to start cutting rates. That the Fed will cut rates is still taken to be a given, but Powell held off again last week,...

read more

Podcasts

scotthortonshow logosq

coi banner sq2@0.5x

liberty weekly thumbnail

Don't Tread on Anyone Logo

313x0w (1)

313x0w (1)

Shop Our Books

Last Rights: The Death of American Liberty

Last Rights: The Death of American Liberty

Americans today have “freedom” to be fleeced, groped, injected, harassed, surveilled, vilified, disarmed, beaten, detained, and maybe shot by federal agents. From hapless homeowners hit by SWAT raids to pandemic lockdowns pointlessly paralyzing lives, government...

read more

Pin It on Pinterest